non-snowflake millennial constitutionalist/patriotGold Supporter

so i was on my way with my fiance to silver creek falls to go hiking today and sure enough my foot was a little(a lot) heavy and i got ticketed for 81 in a 55. my violation is ors 811.111. violating a speed limit. my question is am i subject to a misdemeanor charge? or would the sheriff have arrested me if i was committing a crime? ive done a lot of research and all i can find is that its only a class b traffic violation for 21 to 30mph excess. from my understanding i just show up for court. state my plea and pay the fine? any input or knowledge of traffic violations would be great. i have a clean driving record and am just worried because im about to go meet with the sheriff for my CCL and a misdemeanor is the last thing i need.

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PLEASE tell me you weren't on the road from Silverton to the Falls (hwy 214) when you did this? 81 is way past safe on that road. Farm machinery and trucks run that road. As do half drunk Picnickers. If you were on the backside even worse.

non-snowflake millennial constitutionalist/patriotGold Supporter

PLEASE tell me you weren't on the road from Silverton to the Falls (hwy 214) when you did this? 81 is way past safe on that road. Farm machinery and trucks run that road. As do half drunk Picnickers. If you were on the backside even worse.

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yep 214. i live north of keizer about a mile and should have just took hazelgreen out there but we didnt leave from home to get there and 214 was the way to go. i have driven that road before with farm equipment and what happened was i just wasnt payin attention thus my speeding ticket. it actually was on cascade hwy right as u turn onto 214.

non-snowflake millennial constitutionalist/patriotGold Supporter

whyd you say that....its 50/50 he had a radar lock if you even saw him.

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because i dont know the law as well or better than the sheriff that cited me. i do know that i have my rights and i chose not to argue with him or say anything that could be used against me as i could have potentially made the whole situation worse for me. and i was nervous as i had my 9mm on the back seat in plain site(like you're supposed to without a ccl) but with no mags/ bullets anywhere in the cab thankfully. they were in the trunk.

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It's only a violation. Even if you no-show to court, they'll just find you guilty in absentia, and in a couple of months, you'll get your license suspended.
Go to court, if you wish, fall on your sword and ask for leniency.
You can play the odds and ask for court date by pleading not guilty. If the officer is a no show, you get found not guilty. If he does show, you're likely screwed.
Your chances for a reduced fine are better just pleading guilty, if you indeed are.

non-snowflake millennial constitutionalist/patriotGold Supporter

It's only a violation. Even if you no-show to court, they'll just find you guilty in absentia, and in a couple of months, you'll get your license suspended.
Go to court, if you wish, fall on your sword and ask for leniency.
You can play the odds and ask for court date by pleading not guilty. If the officer is a no show, you get found not guilty. If he does show, you're likely screwed.
Your chances for a reduced fine are better just pleading guilty, if you indeed are.

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yeah id much rather go to court and plead guilty or no contest and only miss a half day of work instead of try to fight it and lose anyway and miss more time at work. im in the automotive industry i dont get paid hourly i get paid flat rate and if theres work i gotta do it otherwise i dont get paid.

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I suggest getting a lawyer to do the talking for you. Yes, it's more expensive, but your driving record will stay clean and your insurance rates will not go up. Often times, you do not even need to show up as the lawyer will do it on your behalf. I have successfully contested every single traffic violation ticket I've been given (both well deserved and undeserved) with the help of a good attorney.

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I suggest getting a lawyer to do the talking for you. Yes, it's more expensive, but your driving record will stay clean and your insurance rates will not go up. Often times, you do not even need to show up as the lawyer will do it on your behalf. I have successfully contested every single traffic violation ticket I've been given (both well deserved and undeserved) with the help of a good attorney.

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so i was on my way with my fiance to silver creek falls to go hiking today and sure enough my foot was a little(a lot) heavy and i got ticketed for 81 in a 55. my violation is ors 811.111. violating a speed limit. my question is am i subject to a misdemeanor charge? or would the sheriff have arrested me if i was committing a crime? ive done a lot of research and all i can find is that its only a class b traffic violation for 21 to 30mph excess. from my understanding i just show up for court. state my plea and pay the fine? any input or knowledge of traffic violations would be great. i have a clean driving record and am just worried because im about to go meet with the sheriff for my CCL and a misdemeanor is the last thing i need.

thanks guys
michael

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If you have the time,go to court, perhaps the officer might be busy that day and not show, which somtimes means you can get it dismissed, if the officer is a no show. If you have the financial ability, lawyer up.. can't beat it if you dont try. not the end of the world though as far as tickets go.

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